A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Soiree Ref. 110.031
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2005
Maker / issuer
A. Lange & SöhneThis A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Soiree, reference 110.031, is an 18K pink gold wristwatch. Produced in 2005 and sold in 2006, the piece features an off-center hour dial crafted from guilloche mother-of-pearl, complemented by pink gold alpha hands and applied pink gold radial Roman numerals and indexes.
The dial layout includes a subsidiary seconds dial at the five o'clock position, an oversized date aperture at one o'clock, and a power-reserve indicator at three o'clock. The movement is the manual-winding Caliber L 901.0, constructed from maillechort and featuring 53 jewels. This model is housed in a polished and brushed three-body case, measuring 38 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness. The watch is equipped with an 18K pink gold A.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wristwatch
- Maker
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Model
- Lange 1 Soiree
- Reference
- 110.031
- Dimensions
- 38 mm diameter, 10 mm thickness
- Case Serial
- 163768
- Jewel count
- 53
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Movement Caliber
- L 901.0
- Movement material
- maillechort
- Maker / attribution
- A. Lange & Söhne
Design
- Visible features
- • Off-center hour and minute dial • Guilloche patterned mother-of-pearl dial surface • Oversized date display aperture at 1 o'clock • Exposed date corrector button on case band at 10 o'clock
- Case and Dial Design
- The Lange 1 Soiree is constructed with a three-body, solid case featuring both polished and brushed finishes. It measures 38 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness. The design incorporates curved straight lugs and a transparent case back secured by six screws, providing a view of the movement. A push button is positioned at the 10 o'clock mark for date correction. The dial is rendered in guilloche mother-of-pearl, featuring an off-center hour display with applied pink gold radial Roman numerals and indices. The layout includes a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at five o'clock, a power-reserve indicator at three o'clock, and an oversized aperture for the date display at one o'clock. The time is indicated by pink gold alpha hands.
- Movement and Construction
- The timepiece is powered by the Caliber L 901.0, a manual-winding movement constructed of maillechort. It features 53 jewels, nine of which are set in screw-mounted gold chatons. The movement incorporates a double barrel, a straight-line lever escapement, and a shock absorber. The balance is monometallic and adjusted to five positions, accompanied by a self-compensating flat balance spring. The watch includes a swan neck micrometer regulator and a hand-engraved balance bridge.
- Signatures and Provenance
- The watch is identified by the serial number 49094 and case number 163768. The dial, case, and movement are signed by A. The watch was produced in 2005 and sold on June 9, 2006. The overall grading of the watch in the auction report is AAA, indicating an excellent condition rating for the object as a whole.
Identification
- Reference
- 110.031
- Serial number
- 163768
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction description recommends a mechanical overhaul at the buyer's expense
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